Late Fall 2026
Official Publication of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association
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Late Fall 2026
Official Publication of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association
Features
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2026-27 BEST Season Updates
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OCA News & Views
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Harsh Realities
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The Ruff Review
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Buckeye Bulletin
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Industry Insights
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Ohio Beef Youth Council News
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Beef Checkoff News
30
OCA RoundUp Meeting Schedule
32
Buckeye Cattlemen’s Summit Save the Date
34
Beef Briefs
22
Allied Industry Council
37
Calendar of Events
38
Parting Shots
38
Advertisers’ Index
24
Editorial
News & Notes
Reference
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Environmental Stewardship Award - Cutlip Farms
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Ohio Cattlemen’s Association hosts successful Gala
Photo taken by Director of Communications, Hannah Weymouth at LB Porteus Farms in Coshocton, Ohio
Environmental Stewardship Award
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2026-27 BEST Season Updates
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President Donald Trump recently signed two executive orders focused directly on America’s cattle producers and the challenges facing our industry. At a time when the national cattle herd is at its lowest level in 75 years, production costs remain high and processing capacity continues to shift. This attention from the White House has left more questions than answers in some regards. Cattle producers understand that the value of these orders will be determined by how they are implemented. The first order, “Promoting Fair Competition in Livestock Markets and Expanding Market Access for American Meat Producers,” directs USDA to strengthen enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. It calls for greater investigation of unfair or anticompetitive practices, closer coordination between USDA and the Department of Justice and additional support for small and regional processors. The order also directs USDA to explore expanded interstate sales of eligible state-inspected meat, modernize inspection requirements and develop a guaranteed loan program for smaller processors. These provisions could be especially meaningful for Ohio. Our producers benefit when more buyers compete for cattle, more local processing options are available and fewer unnecessary barriers prevent independently produced beef from reaching consumers. Ohio has strong livestock farms, skilled processors and growing consumer demand for locally raised beef. However, expanded processing opportunities cannot come at the expense of food safety. Beef sold to American consumers must continue to meet rigorous, science-based inspection standards, regardless of the processor’s size. The trust consumers place in U.S. beef took generations to build and must remain a top priority. The second order, “Supporting America’s Ranchers,” requires a government-wide review of regulations affecting producers. It also directs federal agencies to examine livestock-predation policies and evaluate the legal and economic implications of mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. Producers deserve transparent markets, and consumers should receive accurate information about where their beef comes from. At the same time, mandatory country-of-origin labeling could violate international trade obligations, create costly recordkeeping requirements or disrupt cattle markets. OCA supports voluntary, industry-driven and USDA-verified origin claims like what we currently have in the “Product of USA” program. Any new proposal must be carefully evaluated to ensure it creates genuine value for producers rather than simply adding another mandate. OCA will work to ensure Ohio producers have a voice as these policies move forward. We will support efforts that improve competition, strengthen regional processing, protect food safety, reduce regulatory costs and preserve free-market principles. However, short-term government intervention cannot replace the market signals producers need to retain heifers, rebuild the cow herd and invest in the future. These orders may create an opportunity—but lasting success will require practical implementation and producers continuing to stand up to defend our way of life. The world is changed by the people who show up. If you want to see the change Ohio cattle producers deserve, get involved in OCA, share your story and discuss possible solutions with industry leaders and lawmakers. Don’t sit on the sidelines and complain—be part of the solution. When Ohio’s cattle producers speak with one voice, we can turn today’s opportunities into lasting progress for our farms, our families and the future of our industry.
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2026 OCA Officers
President • Lindsey Hall 937-763-8115, lindseycgrimes@gmail.com Vice President • Andy Lohr 419-569-3613, andylohr61@gmail.com Treasurer • Linde Sutherly 937-875-0670, linde@lindeslivestockphotos.com Past President • Mark Goecke 419-233-3101, goeckefarms@gmail.com
HARSH REALITIES
The Colors of Fall By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor
OCA Directors
Shane Riley Director At-Large Washington C.H. • Term expires 2026 740-572-2044, shane.rileywch@gmail.com Joe Foster Director At-Large Gallipolis • Term expires 2027 740-379-2580, hjfoster25@yahoo.com Frank Phelps Director At-Large Belle Center • Term expires 2028 937-539-1442, frankph@watchtv.net Jaymes Maciejewski District 1 New Bavaria • Term expires 2026 309-222-0850, jaymes.maciejewski@gmail.com Pat Waldock District 2 Bloomville • Term expires 2027 419-934-3036, plwaldock@ekova.com John Ferguson District 3 Chardon • Term expires 2028 440-478-0782, john@fergusonshowcattle.com Tyler Humphrey District 4 Harrod • Term expires 2026 419-230-3450, humphreyag@gmail.com Jared Thomas District 5 Plain City• Term expires 2027 614-989-1397, jtfarms95@gmail.com Kirsten Nickles District 6 Wooster • Term expires 2028 330-345-0477, KNickles@certifiedangusbeef.com Joe Grubbs District 7 Kensington • Term expires 2026 330-771-0767, jgrubbs0608@gmail.com Linde Sutherly District 8 New Carlisle • Term expires 2027 937-875-0670, linde@lindeslivestockphotos.com Jim Rogers District 9 Logan • Term expires 2028 740-591-7311, jrogers@reedbaur.com Austin Cole District 10 West Alexandria • Term expires 2026 937-620-6584, austin.cole31@yahoo.com Ryan Bapst District 11 Waverly • Term expires 2027 740-835-9789, ryanbapst@gmail.com Evan Wood • District 12 Gallipolis • Term expires 2028 740-645-4447, ejwood37@gmail.com
Everywhere you look, Ohio roadsides and fields are decked out with bright yellow goldenrod and purple ironweed. And while these colorful flowers, or more accurately weeds, may be of little economic use, their bright colors always add a lift to my spirits and provide another sign it’s fall. Given all the recent beef industry turbulence, most beef producers welcome fall as well. Between the closing of two of the largest processing plants for Ohio fed cattle and several federal actions focused on beef and the cattle industry, it easy to become confused and conflicted over what it all means for the future of our industry. Yes, OCA strongly supports increasing competition in the cattle markets, expanding opportunities for small and regional processors, and eliminating unnecessary regulations that make it harder for those businesses to compete, yet the closing of these plants will have very real negative consequences for Ohio’s cattle industry for the foreseeable future. Last month USDA Secretary Rollins announced the creation of the department’s Stand-Up Program. This announcement was further implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order signed September 4. The department shared that the program would provide up to $50 million to help states join or expand federal-state meat inspection programs through the Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program (CIS). The CIS program allows small, state-inspected meat and poultry processors to ship their products across state lines under federal equivalence. Currently, 30 states participate under the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program (MPI) program, but only 11 of the 30 eligible states participate in the CIS program. Ohio participates in both programs, state meat inspection and the CIS program. In fact, Ohio was the very first state to launch and participate in the CIS program. It provides an important pathway for small, state-inspected processors in Ohio to work directly with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to apply for CIS status and expand their markets into neighboring states and nationwide. We are excited to learn more about the details as there is surely opportunity for growth of the CIS program in Ohio. Over the years, only a few of Ohio’s processing plants have taken on the challenge to become a CIS facility, due to the burdensome compliance procedures and difficult federal regulations that have hampered the program. While the announcement includes funding, structural changes also need to happen within the program to help support additional participation. The input of OCA members will be critical as we navigate the challenges and opportunities in front of us. Sharing your opinions is also critical as we approach the upcoming November election. Ohio has many important races that are reported as neck and neck, including Governor, U.S. Senator and the Ohio Supreme Court, to name a few. You know the candidates and can likely see their faces in your sleep, given the flood of campaign advertising we are subjected to daily. But on a serious note, Agriculture is the state’s number one industry, and our list of important issues is long. Don’t leave them to chance, or the future of your farm to chance by not making your voice heard. Show up to vote in this 250th year of our country. And here’s to hoping for a less turbulent fall. Join me at the polls and enjoy all the color that fall brings. Safe harvest to all.
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THE RUFF REVIEW
Feeding Next Year’s Calf Crop Begins with a Forage Test By Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension
Since last time I wrote this column a lot has happened across the beef industry and the state. The markets have continued to trend southward, taking a bit of steam out of the fall feeder calf run. Rain has continued to fall, and severe flooding has occurred across cow country in southern and southeastern Ohio. Fall calving is in full force, county fairs are winding up, and silage is being chopped. Fall is busy across the board. One of my larger projects for the year has also come to an end as in mid-August we concluded the 2026 Extension Hay Testing Program.
This year we had 278 hay and haylage samples submitted for analysis
from 31 counties across Ohio. Last year we had 180 samples from 29 counties, and if you recall the results of the 2025 program were best summarized as poor. The extremely wet spring in 2025 delayed hay cutting and mature forages led to poor quality feed and ultimately developing a plan to supplement cattle through winter and into spring calving. 2026 hay testing results look to be an improvement across the board, but several quality challenges persist. The 239 pure grass or mixed hay samples averaged crude protein of 11.49% and Total Digestible Nutrients, TDN of 53.25%. On the surface these metrics appear to be pretty good for a beef cow. However, when we further
analyze the numbers a quarter of the samples have less than 50% TDN in which case energy will have to be supplemented in the diet for that cow to be successful in raising a calf. Protein levels were considerably better with only 10 samples having less than the minimum recommendation of 7% to support rumen microbes.
As we consider supplementation programs going into winter, as in most years energy is the limiting nutrient in our stored forages. Even though corn futures have been climbing recently, whole shelled corn is considerably cheaper than buying average grass hay on a per unit of energy basis. Another thing that stood out this year was the dry matter of the haylage samples that we tested. The 24 haylage or baleage samples submitted had a dry matter content ranging from 19.7% to 87.5%. Ideal dry matter content of haylage/baleage is 40% to 60%. Any drier and the forage will not ensile completely. Super wet samples have a greater likelihood of spoilage and bacterial toxin production. Harvest date and crop maturity still matter even if putting the forage in plastic. Haylage samples averaged 57.26% TDN, just 3% higher than the dry hay samples. If you are planning to make ensiled haylage/baleage, determination of in-field moisture content should be considered. A successful calving season and lactation starts with a well-fed cow in late gestation and pre-calving. Having a cow at a Body Condition Score, BCS of 6 prior to calving should be the goal. First calf heifers can be even closer to a BCS of 7.
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As always if you have questions about forage and feeding, feel free to reach out. Best of luck this harvest season and as always, Eat Beef !
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BUCKEYE BEEF BULLETIN
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Now Is the Time to Rebuild Cow Condition By Haley Linder, PhD; Assistant Professor, OSU Dept of Animal Sciences
For most spring-calving herds, late fall is a time to reset. The calves have been weaned, the cows have been bred, and calving is still on the distant horizon. For your cows, this is also an opportunity for a nutritional reset. The period after weaning and before the last trimester of gestation is when a beef cow’s nutritional requirements are at their lowest. She no longer has the nutritional demand of lactation, and the majority of fetal growth does not occur until the final three months of gestation. That makes the fall an ideal time to evaluate body condition and make adjustments while there is still time before calving.
energy and protein requirements. additional condition and address it Additionally, hay that is adequate for while you still have time and while cows at maintenance may not provide their nutritional requirements are enough nutrients for a thin cow that relatively low. needs to gain condition. As you enjoy the changing seasons If the forage falls short, and settle into winter feeding, take supplementation may be necessary. an extra look at your cows. Body Coproduct feeds such as distillers condition score them, test the forage grains, soybean hulls, and wheat you are relying on, and determine middlings can be excellent options whether that forage matches what for beef cows consuming foragethose cows need. If some cows need a based diets. These feeds provide little extra, providing it now can be a additional energy, much of it from much more economical strategy than highly digestible fiber, while also trying to play catch-up as calving typically supplying more protein than approaches. corn. That additional protein can be Late fall may feel like the quiet particularly valuable to help support season for the spring-calving cow rumen digestion when feeding lowerherd, but nutritionally, it is an Take a hard look at your cows. If quality forage. important opportunity to prepare cows spring and summer were tough on Corn can also be used to add energy for the busy season on the horizon. them and some cows came through to the diet. When weaning thinner than you would feeding corn as like, now is the time to rebuild that a supplement condition. Ideally, mature cows should to forage-based calve at a body condition score (BCS) diets, I generally of 5 to 6. A single body condition recommend score represents approximately 7% of keeping it around a cow’s body weight. For a 1,400-lb 0.25% of body cow, moving up one BCS represents weight or less. For roughly 100 lb of body weight. many mature beef Putting that weight on does not cows, that equates happen overnight. Fortunately, to approximately National Cattlemen’s Beef correcting body condition now is 3 to 4 lb of corn much easier and generally more per day. Feeding Association Members: economical than waiting until late larger amounts gestation, when the cow’s nutrient of grain can Take Discounts Up to $1,000 requirements are increasing rapidly. If negatively impact a cow needs additional energy to gainMECHANICSBURG fiber digestion, On Hay & Forage Equipment, Tractors, 937-834-2307limiting weight, take advantage of this period potentially and Construction Equipment when her requirements are relatively how effectively low. the cow utilizes WEST COLLEGE CORNER the forage she is Start With the Forage 765-732-3081 consuming. As we head into late fall and winter, Make the Most of many herds also make the transition from grazing to stored forages. COVINGTON the Window Before deciding whether cows need The goal is not 937-526-4851 Covington | Botkins | W. College Corner supplementation, know what your to make every Mechanicsburg | Washington Court House forage is providing. cow fat. The goal BOTKINS is to identify the A forage test can tell you whether 937-693-3848 cows that need *Ends December 31st, 2026. See Dealer for Details. your hay can meet the cows’ current
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OHIO BEEF YOUTH COUNCIL NEWS
CONNECTING OHIO’S YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR PASSION FOR THE BEEF INDUSTRY
OBYC Influencing Futures
By Ella Martin, 2026-27 Public Relations Director The Ohio Beef Youth Council (OBYC) is an organization dedicated to developing future leaders in Ohio’s beef industry. Serving on the OBYC leadership team has helped me strengthen my leadership skills while also giving me opportunities to learn more about the industry. One of the most valuable parts of my experience with OBYC has been meeting industry professionals and seeing different aspects of Ohio’s beef industry firsthand. Through tours and other experiences, I have met people working in various areas of the industry and learned how their roles connect beef from the farm to the consumer. These experiences have opened my eyes to just how much of the beef industry is right here in Ohio. Before joining OBYC, I didn’t realize how many different parts of the industry existed within our state. I never would have thought that we had a state-of-the-art feedlot like the one the Porteus family operates in central Ohio, the pasture management practices found in southern Ohio, or, most importantly, so many individuals who dedicate their lives to the beef cattle industry and helping feed consumers. Seeing these operations firsthand and hearing directly from the people who work in them has given me a better understanding of how all the pieces of the beef industry fit together. Being a part of the OBYC leadership team has also helped me 12 | Ohio Cattleman | Late Fall Issue 2026
understand what I want to do with my future career. The opportunity to network with industry professionals, learn the importance of effective communication, and understand the role communication plays in agriculture’s story played a major role in my decision to attend Kansas State University. OBYC has also taught me the importance of stepping outside of my comfort zone and taking advantage of opportunities to learn from others. Every conversation, tour and event has challenged me to think differently and has helped me grow both personally and professionally. These experiences have given me confidence in my ability to connect with people and share what I learn with others. Currently, I am majoring in Agricultural Communications with a minor in Animal Science, allowing me to combine my passion for agriculture and animals with my interest in communication and media. In the future, I hope to use these skills to tell the story of agriculture, specifically animal agriculture, to people who may not have grown up around it or fully understand everything that goes into producing their food. I would encourage other young people to get involved with OBYC because you never know what you will discover or where the experience may lead you. OBYC has helped me become a better leader, expand my understanding of the beef industry, and find a direction for my future in agriculture.
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Rain or Shine, Protect Your Bottom Line By Lindsey Hall, Agent, ICAP Crop & Livestock Insurance Forage is the foundation of every beef cattle operation. Pasture supports the cow herd, hay carries cattle through winter, and dependable forage production helps control one of the farm’s largest expenses—feed. When rainfall falls short, those costs rise quickly. A reduced hay crop or shortened grazing season can force producers to purchase additional feed, rent pasture, haul water or make difficult herdmanagement decisions. While we cannot control the weather, Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance offers a simple, affordable way to prepare for its financial impact. PRF provides protection when rainfall in a producer’s area falls below its historical average. Coverage is available for perennial pasture and forage acreage used for grazing or hay production. Producers select two-month coverage intervals that correspond with the times rainfall is most important to their operation. For an Ohio hay producer, that may mean emphasizing the spring and early-summer months that influence first- and second-cutting yields. A grazing operation may focus on the months most critical to pasture growth and carrying capacity. Because every operation is different, coverage can be tailored to match each producer’s acreage, forage needs and risk tolerance. One of PRF’s greatest advantages is its ease of use. The policy is based on a rainfall index for the geographic grid containing the insured acreage—not on an individual farm’s measured rainfall 14 | Ohio Cattleman | Late Fall Issue 2026
or actual forage production. If the rainfall index falls below the selected coverage level during an insured interval, an indemnity may be generated automatically. There are no hay-yield records to submit and no field-level production loss to measure. Producers may insure all or a portion of their eligible acreage, select coverage levels from 70% to 90%, and use a productivity factor to adjust the amount of protection. Working with a knowledgeable agent is important when choosing intervals because the policy should place protection during the months when moisture matters most to the operation.
performance and determine how PRF could strengthen your riskmanagement plan. At ICAP Crop Insurance, we make the process straightforward. Our agents help producers evaluate their acres, select the most appropriate coverage intervals and build a policy around the needs of their operation. Forage is too important—and too expensive to replace—to leave unprotected. Let us help you prepare today for the next dry season.
PRF is not a guarantee against an individual farm’s forage loss. Rainfall on a farm may differ from the data calculated for the larger grid. A producer could experience reduced production without receiving an indemnity—or receive an indemnity when forage production is adequate. Reviewing the grid’s historical rainfall results is therefore an essential part of building an effective policy. PRF works best as part of a complete forage-management strategy. It does not replace sound grazing practices, stored-feed reserves or thoughtful stocking decisions. Instead, it can provide valuable cash flow when belowaverage rainfall increases feed costs and pressures the operation’s bottom line. The deadline to purchase or make changes to 2027 PRF coverage is December 1, 2026. Now is the time to evaluate your pasture and hay acreage, review historical rainfall
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DRIVING THE DEMAND FOR BEEF
Investing in Beef Promotion, Nutrition, Education & Research
BACK-TO-SCHOOL MADE EASY WITH BEEF Anna Gest, Manager of Nutrition Education Programs, joined WTOL 11 Good Day Toledo to help families kick off the school year with easy, nutritious and budget-friendly beef meal ideas. The segment reached an estimated 700,000 viewers, highlighting practical ways beef can help simplify busy weeknight meals without sacrificing flavor. The appearance was part of a broader back-to-school campaign featuring a From Dinner Plate to Lunchbox meal plan and nine recipe videos, giving families practical ideas for making the most of their time and grocery budget.
inspiring and educating women to grill more beef. Attendees included social media influencers, nutrition professionals, college students, industry and retail partners, and more, all capturing and sharing content with their audiences. Collectively, this content has reached over two million consumers.
biggest food occasions of the fall, the OBC is helping build positive eating experiences and keep beef on the menu throughout football season.
OBC Manager of Nutrition Education Programs Anna Gest, MS, RDN, LD, took beef to the fair this summer with a live cooking demonstration at the Wayne County Fair. Highlighting a Mediterranean Flank Steak recipe, Gest showcased how this lean cut can be a flavorful and nutritious addition to family meals.
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TAILGATE LIKE A PRO: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR GAME DAY
FRESH GRILLING INSPIRATION IN KROGER MEAT CASES
This summer grilling season 20 State Beef Councils hosted Girls Who Grill events aimed at
From burgers and steaks to kabobs, sliders and shredded beef, beef offers the flavor and versatility consumers are looking for when feeding a crowd. The Council’s tailgating resources provide practical tips for preparing, transporting, grilling and serving beef safely. By giving consumers easy ideas for enjoying beef during one of the
The Council is once again partnering with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) to promote beef as a high-quality protein option for Ohio’s student athletes. Through the partnership, beef will be featured throughout OHSAA state tournaments with signage and digital visibility, along with social media content designed to reach student athletes and their families. The partnership also provides opportunities to connect with high school coaches, athletic directors and educators by sharing practical nutrition and beef resources they can use with their teams and students. The partnership supports the Ohio Beef Council’s Feed Your Game with Beef initiative, connecting the benefits of beef with the needs of active, growing athletes across the state.
The Ohio Beef Council and the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board are responsible for developing programs that increase the demand for beef. For more information, contact Ohio Beef Council staff Kelly Keirn, kkeirn@ohiobeef.org or Anna Gest, agest@ohiobeef.org or visit www.ohiobeef.org. Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee: Becky Reed, Springfield, Chairman • Ben Seibert, St. Marys, Vice Chairman • Susie Turner, Somerset, Treasurer • Jake Osborn, Lynchburg. Federation Checkoff Director Mandy Atterholt, Loudonville • Emily Chester, Oregonia • Kim Davis, Carrollton • Mark Goecke, Spencerville • Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville • Rose Hartschuh, Sycamore Shelly Dee Jepsen, Amanda • Ben Klick, Navarre • Em Mowrer, Barnesville • Bill Sexten, Washington Court House• Erin Stickel, Bowling Green • Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director
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Cutlip Family committed to improving their land & cattle ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD WINNER
When it comes to major life events, the timing hasn’t exactly been smooth for Jeff and Mary Jo Cutlip. Jeff was ready to make the move to fulltime cattle producer, and the couple bought a herd of cows to start up a dairy farm. Unfortunately, the year was 2008, the start of the worldwide economic crisis. “The good Lord shut us down pretty quick. It was a very tough time. The actual worst timing that you could get to try to start a dairy,” Jeff said. Then 10 years later, when the Knox County couple finally got approval for federal EQIP funds to improve their operation and were ready to start construction, the COVID pandemic hit. The result was their construction costs almost doubled. “We seem to have a knack for hitting those down moments that result in us pushing the boulder uphill. So the next time we’re getting ready to do something big, we’ll call
you and let you know so you can make sure your accounts are good,” Jeff laughed. Despite these setbacks, the Cutlips have been able to regroup and build a successful cow-calf operation not far from Loudonville. Jeff says his stubbornness is what keeps the family focused on maintaining their operation, which is managed by his wife and their two children, LeighAnn, 23, and Laura, 21. “I’ve always been passionate about agriculture and bound and determined to be a farmer, I’m stubborn. It hasn’t always been easy but we’ve come a long way,” said Jeff who works full-time in the construction industry that can take him away from the family farm sometimes weeks at a time. The Cutlips operate a 200-acre cattle farm on land once owned by Jeff ’s grandparents. They raise about 50 momma cows using Shorthorn and Angus genetics. The hilly terrain, thin shale soils, decades of erosion and abundant wildlife make it challenging to grow crops so the land has been converted to grow grass
for pastures and hay. The family has spent years investing time and money for conservation practices to improve their land. Those extensive conservation efforts resulted in the Cutlips receiving the Ohio Cattlemen’s Environmental Stewardship Award, which surprised the family when they discovered they were being honored. “We were shocked. What we do here, we’re just quietly doing and not for curb appeal. We’re really not on anyone’s radar because you can’t really see us back here,” Jeff said. ““Land and water are your biggest assets, and if you’re not caring for that, you’re really going the wrong way.” Ever since winning the award, fellow cattle producers have visited the farm to see the family’s approach to managing difficult terrain for cattle. A key to their success was securing EQIP funding, which the family used to put in a manure storage system, install watering systems as well as about 6,000 feet of underground waterlines, fence livestock out of creeks and improve their pastures.
Rotational grazing is important for keeping their pastures healthy. The family has 12 paddocks, and they move cattle every two to three days during the growing season. The process gives grasses time to recover and reduces erosion. The Cutlips intentionally avoid overgrazing and work to keep living roots in the soil year-round. Rather than grazing fields down to bare ground, they leave vegetation behind to protect against erosion and improve organic matter levels. “We’re trying to keep it green as long into the winter as we can,” Jeff said. “We never graze it down to where you see the brown.” The cattle are brought into the barn around Thanksgiving, and the cold and mud can be challenging because the ground rarely freezes. The family has designated an area as a “throwaway lot” to put the cattle in while they clean out the barn. Because Jeff works full time and can be gone on long stretches, Mary Jo oversees most of the daily management with the help of their children. Laura, who graduated from The Ohio State University’s ATI with a degree in beef production management, serves as the farm’s primary herdsman. She manages rotational grazing, helps care for calves and is building her own herd of show cattle while working part time for Heimerl Farms. LeighAnn earned degrees in accounting and business analytics and works for Heimerl Farms while continuing to support the family operation. She handles records and helps out as needed on the family farm. “Jeff jokes that what we do is like having a disease. You really need to have a passion for this,” Mary Jo said. “You sometimes have to give up a lot like we’ve never been on vacation, but I can’t imagine my life any other way.”
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2026-27 BEST sEASON UPDATES showman app will be the new entry software BEST is moving to the Showman App for the 2026–27 season! The previous BEST software will no longer be used. All BEST nominations, show entries and payments will now be completed through Showman. BEST points, show catalogs and live show placings will also be available directly through the Showman App, giving exhibitors and families one place to access information throughout the season. More information and instructions will be shared before the start of the season.
best representative program has been revamped to a mentorship program BEST is excited to introduce a new mentorship program for firstyear BEST members! BEST representatives will help first-year BEST members and families navigate their first season in the program. Each new member will be paired with a Junior BEST Rep who will serve as a familiar point of contact throughout the season to answer questions and help them get connected. Participants will also receive helpful resources and contacts throughout the season covering topics such as feeding and nutrition, skin and hair care, showmanship and more.
BEST Schedule Update Please note that the 2026–27 BEST sanctioned show schedule has been updated from previously shared dates. As you begin making plans for the upcoming season, exhibitors and families are encouraged to review the current schedule and confirm that the events they plan to attend are officially sanctioned BEST shows. Only shows included on the official BEST schedule will count toward BEST points and participation requirements. Full schedule can be found on ohiocattle.org
exhibitors can enter showmanship late for a fee Miss the showmanship entry deadline? New this season, exhibitors may still enter showmanship after the deadline with a $25 late fee. Late entries will be accepted until final showmanship classes are posted. Once classes are posted, no additional entries will be accepted.
multiple owners can be listed on registration papers
New for the 2026–27 season, multiple owners may be listed on an animal’s breed registration papers, when permitted by the respective breed association. The exhibitor earning BEST points with the animal must be listed as a current owner on the registration papers. Once an exhibitor begins accumulating BEST points with an animal, that exhibitor will be the only individual eligible to earn points with that animal for the remainder of the season. If ownership changes during the season, a proper transfer of ownership must be completed through the BEST program before a new exhibitor may begin earning points with the animal.
bvd test required by your first best show To help protect the health and well-being of cattle in the BEST program, all animals must have a negative BVD PI test before their first BEST show of the season. Testing is $30/head and includes the BVD test, lab submission and 840 EID tag. OCA has partnered with select shows and county associations to offer pre-season testing at a reduced cost. Upcoming Testing Opportunities: Black Swamp Preview Oct. 17 | 7–9 a.m. Wood County Fairgrounds | Bowling Green Croton Nationals Oct. 31 | 7–8 a.m. Hartford Independent Fairgrounds
For more information and updates on the 2026-27 BEST Season check www.ohiocattle.org and the OCA BEST Program Facebook Page.
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OHIO CATTLEMEN’S FOUNDATION GALA HOSTS SUCCESSFUL GALA
The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) hosted its annual Cattlemen’s Gala Celebration and Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, to support youth scholarships and educational programs that benefit the next generation of beef industry leaders. Guests donned their boots and hats for an evening of dinner, refreshments and dancing, highlighted by live music from Dalton & Delaney, an acoustic duo with deep roots in Ohio’s agriculture community. The live and silent auctions were highlights of the evening, providing guests
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with opportunities to support the foundation’s mission while taking home unique items and experiences. The evening was coordinated by Foundation Past President Aaron Arnett, OCA President Lindsey Hall and Executive Director Elizabeth Harsh, who shared updates about the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation and recognized the event’s generous sponsors and supporters who make the Gala’s success possible. “The Cattlemen’s Gala has grown into a tremendously successful event,” said OCF President, Mark Goecke.
“Funds raised through this event directly support the education and career goals of Ohio’s future beef industry leaders, which is ultimately about ensuring the continued success of our industry.” The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to students pursuing careers in the beef industry. Scholarship applications are due Oct. 31, and full details can be found at ohiocattle.org/foundation/ scholarships. For more information, contact the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation at 614-873-6736.
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Join the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association this fall for the 2026 Fall Roundup Meetings, offering beef producers timely education and information to take back to their operations. Four meetings will be held across Ohio, each featuring topics and industry experts specific to today’s beef industry. Meetings are free to attend and include dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program from 6–8 p.m.
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TMR & Beyond: Rethinking Winter Feeding Dr. Haley Linder – The Ohio State University
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, wooster campus | SHISLER CONFERENCE CENTER The Buckeye Cattlemen’s Summit is growing to provide a more personalized educational experience for Ohio’s beef producers. This year, attendees will be able to choose from specialized tracks based on their operation and interests, including a Cow-Calf Producer track, Feeder track and Youth track. Each track will focus on relevant topics, challenges and opportunities for that segment of the industry, allowing attendees to build a schedule that best fits their operation while still having opportunities to connect with fellow cattlemen, industry professionals and organizations.
Saturday EVENING
MORNING
Registration - Donuts & Coffee Industry Presentation & Speaker
OCA Annual Meeting
OCA policy development and industry updates
Sessions for cow/calf & feeder
Cattlemen’s Social & PAC Auction
Mandatory for Fed Cattle Carcass Contest participants, open to all youth
OCA Awards Banquet
Ohio Beef Youth Council Session - Determining Carcass Value - Quality and Yield Grading Ohio Beef Youth Council Contests - Skillathon & Salesmanship Industry Presentation & Speaker Sessions for cow/calf & feeder
AFTERNOON Breed Association Luncheons
Individual business meetings and award programs for Buckeye Hereford Association, Ohio Shorthorn Association, and Ohio Simmental Association
Buckeye Cattlemen’s Summit Luncheon (held concurrently)
Reception and Live Auction benefiting OCA PAC and its work on behalf of the beef industry Celebrate the seven distinguished award winners for the year, enjoy a plated dinner, and view the award winner videos.
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Sponsorship opportunities are available on a firstcome, first-serve basis. For more details, visit www.ohiocattle.org or contact the OCA office at (614) 873-6736
Ohio Beef Council will present a review of 2026 Beef Checkoff Investments and Ohio Beef Youth Council Contests awards presentation
Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Annual Meeting Presentation of 2026 Foundation scholarships
Industry Presentation & Speaker Sessions for cow/calf, feeder & youth
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BEEF BRIEFS PRESTIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD PRESENTED TO OHIO FARM
conserving natural resources is ensuring a bright future for the next generation.” The 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regiona I winner is LB Porteus Farms, Coshocton, Ohio “The Porteus family understands that farming in this landscape [within a watershed] carries both opportunity and responsibility,” said Cathann A. Kress, vice president for agriculture and dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. “Their attention to nutrient management, runoff control, and soil structure reflects a deep commitment to protecting shared water resources while sustaining a productive agricultural operation.”
LB Porteus Farms in Coshocton, Ohio, was recently recognized by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) as a 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winner. Established in 1991, ESAP celebrates outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry. The national winner, which will be selected from seven regional winners, will be announced during CattleCon 2027 in Nashville, Tennessee, in February.
In the 1880s, the Porteus family put down roots in the Muskingum River Valley of east-central Ohio. Today, the fifth and sixth generations lead the cattle and cropping operations and continue a long tradition of sustainability through a business commitment to economic viability, resource conservation, nutrient management, water quality, and adoption of research-driven production practices. The family’s 900-head capacity state-of-the-art feeding facility includes a robotic and AI-supported feeding system, as well as a unique
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“For our family, the ultimate outcome of how we choose to manage land and water resources is our sustainability story, and it is shared by what the world sees as they drive by,” said Brent Porteus. “Raising mother cows and their offspring with care for both them and the land they graze is our priority.” ESAP is generously sponsored by organizations that share the cattle industry’s commitment to caring for the environment and protecting natural resources. Sponsors including Corteva Agriscience and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partner with NCBA to promote environmental stewardship throughout the beef supply chain. For more information, visit www. environmentalstewardship.org.
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CALENDAR
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J & L & Guests Hereford Sale, Jeromesville, Ohio Ferguson Cattle Company 8th Annual Production Sale, Jefferson, Ohio OCA Roundup Meeting, Caldwell, Ohio OCA Roundup Meeting, Loudonville, Ohio Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Applications Due Mohican & Guests Hereford Sale, Glenmont, Ohio
NOVEMBER 2 7 10 16 17 21 25 27
MEMBER SERVICES Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Jaymes Maciejewski, V. Ch.
Ohio Cattleman Magazine Lindsey Hall, Ch. | Evan Wood, V. Ch. Steak Barn/Taste of Ohio Café/FSR Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Andy Lohr, Co-Ch. Young Cattlemen’s Conference Tyler Humphrey, Ch.| Emily Warnimont, V. Ch. Annual Meeting/Awards Banquet Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Kirsten Nickles, V. Ch Youth Programs BEST & Buckeye Breeders Series Shane Riley, Ch | Ryan Bapst, V. Ch
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36th Annual Elite Bred Heifer Sale, Paris, KY Jones Show Cattle High Standards Female Sale, Harrod, Ohio OCA Roundup Meeting, Bucyrus, Ohio 2027 Calendar Advertising Deadline OCA Roundup Meeting, Lima, Ohio Fall Angus Classic, Newark, ohio Ohio Cattleman 2027 Winter Issue Advertising Deadline OCA Replacement Female Sale, Zanesville, Ohio
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2026 OHIO CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION
OCA BEST Show - AGR Holiday Classic - Columbus Ohio CattleWomen Scholarship Deadline OCA BEST Show - Saddle & Sirloin Spectacular - Circleville
Frank Phelps, Ch. | Kirsten Nickles, V. Ch. | Tyler Humphrey, V. Ch Agriculture & Food Policy Joe Foster, Ch. | Joe Grubbs, V. Ch. Cattle Health & Well-Being Kirsten Nickles, Ch. | Evan Wood, V. Ch. Live Cattle Marketing Mark Goecke, Ch. | Austin Cole, V.Ch International Trade Lindsey Hall, Ch.| John Ferguson, V. Ch. Property Rights & Environmental Mgt. Andy Lohr, Ch. | Pat Waldock, V. Ch. PAC – Political Action Committee Tyler Humphrey, Ch.| Jared Thomas, V. Ch. Tax & Credit Jim Rogers, Ch. | John Ferguson, V. Ch.
BEEF IMPROVEMENT John Ferguson, Ch. | Joe Foster, V. Ch Replacement Female Sale Pam Haley, Ch. | Jaymes Maciejewski, V. Ch.
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Ohio Beef Expo Shane Riley, Ch. | Joe Foster, Plain City, V. Ch.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Frank Phelps, Ch. | Joe Grubbs, V. Ch
Contact information is available on page 6 of this issue.
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PARTING SHOTS The OCA Board of Directors recently visited the OSU College of Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC) to tour the facility and learn more about its role in animal agriculture education, research and outreach. The visit provided an opportunity to connect with Ohio State and explore ways to support the future of Ohio’s beef industry.
OCA’s Manager of Member Services, Zane Gross recently attended an event with U.S. Rep. Mike Carey, providing an opportunity to connect with area leaders and discuss issues important to Ohio’s cattle industry.
The Ohio Beef Youth Council recently hosted an Evaluation Classic focused on learning and developing livestock evaluation skills. Youth had the opportunity to work with cattle, learn from industry professionals and gain hands-on experience evaluating livestock and making informed decisions.
Ohio State starting center Carson Hinzman stopped by the OCA booth during Farm Science Review to visit with members and help serve beef burgers and ribeyes. His visit brought Buckeye football and Ohio beef together while giving attendees an opportunity to meet Carson and enjoy a meal at the OCA booth. 38 | Ohio Cattleman | Late Fall Issue 2026
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